Foster’s Selects Futurestep As Its Strategic Talent Partner

Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company (NYSE: KFY) specializing in talent acquisition solutions, announced that it has been chosen by a premium global drinks company Foster’s Group Ltd. as the strategic talent partner in evolving Foster’s recruitment function.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 18, 2009 –-

Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company (NYSE: KFY) specializing in talent acquisition solutions, announced that it has been chosen by a premium global drinks company Foster’s Group Ltd. as the strategic talent partner in evolving Foster’s recruitment function. A press release covering this announcement was originally issued in the Asia-Pacific region by Futurestep’s Sydney, Australia office on August 12.

Foster’s new recruitment model will build on the current success of Foster's Careers and deliver a consistent global approach to help build a high performance culture. The model will have a broad scope, including all permanent roles and mid-level executives, as well as temporary recruitment. Futurestep will work onsite in all key locations, with transition from the current model commencing in August.

Foster’s Director Talent and Organisation Development, Nick Avery, said, "We selected Futurestep because of their global capability, cost effective approach and value added services which include workforce planning, advanced search methodology and innovation.”

Futurestep Australia's Managing Director, Sue Tuffley, said, "Futurestep is excited by the opportunity to help Foster's achieve one of its key strategic goals to create a high performance culture and an environment which attracts, develops, recognizes and retains the very best people.”

About Futurestep
Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company, is the industry leader in strategic talent acquisition, offering fully customized, flexible solutions to help organisations meet specific workforce needs. Our full-spectrum portfolio of services includes: Strategic Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Consulting Services, Project-Based Recruitment and Mid-Level Recruitment. With locations on four continents and a record of success in securing top talent around the world, Futurestep provides the experience and global reach to identify, attract and retain the people who drive business success. To learn more, visit http://www.futurestep.com.

About Korn/Ferry International
Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), with more than 90 offices in 40 countries, is a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Based in Los Angeles, the firm delivers an array of solutions that help clients to identify, deploy, develop, retain and reward their talent. For more information on the Korn/Ferry International family of companies, visit http://www.kornferry.com.

About Foster’s Group Ltd.
Foster’s is a leading international drinks company, with a renowned portfolio of beer, wine, spirits, cider and non-alcohol brands. As the leading alcohol company in Australia and the Pacific, Foster's is the proud owner of the region's favourite drinks brands, including Australia's No.1 beer, Victoria Bitter, Australia's leading premium beer, Crown Lager, and the region's finest wine brands including Wolf Blass, Penfolds, Rosemount, Yellowglen and Lindemans. With an Australian brewing and winemaking heritage stretching from the mid 19th century, Foster's remains at the forefront of innovation with an integrated distribution model, focused cross-category, cross-channel sales force and an integrated logistics and administrative network. Foster's is based in Melbourne, Australia, and publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. http://www.fosters.com.au

MEDIA CONTACT:
Angelyn Varkey
Futurestep Asia-Pacific Marketing Leader
Singapore
+65 6411 9494

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: http://www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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